Introduction

In many ways, living in the age of the internet is both a blessing and a curse. One thing that comes to mind is the quick access that we have to information. Some of this information is vetted, some of it is not. It is important to be prudent when going through resources, such as studies, new articles, etc. in order to ensure that we are receiving accurate information. This is true for all types of information, including information relating to nutrition, fitness, and sports.

Your Tasks

TASK 1- CHOOSE A TOPIC

Choose a nutrition or physical activity/fitness topic that you would like to use for this discussion assignment. It can be anything!

TASK 2- SEARCH THE WEB

Next, you will conduct a search for information related to your topic. This could be anything from research articles, websites, blog posts, etc. Choose 2 pieces of information that you would like to perform the CRAAP test on.

Important! Please make sure to pick one resources that would pass the test, and one that would fail the test. Also, please make sure that each resource discusses a similar topic. For example, if your one resource talks about fiber, then your other resource would also have to discuss fiber.

TASK 3- CRAAP TEST

Go through each component of CRAAP for your two resources. As a reminder, the 5 components of CRAAP are: Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose. Note whether or not you think the resource meets each of these components.

TASK 4- ORIGINAL POST

Please address the following in your original post:

1. What two resources are your comparing? Please provide links to these resources. (1 point for relevance to course, 2 points for articles [one for each article])
2. Which resource passed the CRAAP test? How do you know that it fulfills each component? Explain. (4 points)
3. Which resource did not pass the CRAAP test? Which components of the test were not fulfilled in this article? Explain. (4 points)
4. How has this exercise changed the way in which you will view health articles and information? (5 points)
   • Ideas for this portion: resources that you were using to acquire health information prior to this assignment; the way you determined accurate information prior to this assignment; things that you learned after performing the CRAAP test; etc.

TASK 5- PEER RESPONSE

Respond to at least 2 classmate’s posts. For this discussion I would like you to look at 2 students’ chosen resources. Then explain whether you agree or disagree about whether or not you agree that the resource passes/doesn’t pass CRAAP, and why.

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.part two

Social Justice Organizations

Introduction

We can talk all day about social justice and how things need to change; however change requires action. Groups and organizations have dedicated themselves to promoting equity and justice within our societies. Let’s learn more about what some of these organizations do!

Your Tasks

TASK 1- RESEARCH

Review this listLinks to an external site. of organizations who have dedicated themselves to the social justice cause. Choose one that you would like to do more research on.

TASK 2- ORIGINAL POST

Next, you will need to create your discussion post. Your post must address the following (point values indicated in bold):

1. What is the name of the organization? 1 point
2. Which social injustice(s) is/are their main focus? (e.g., human trafficking, racial injustice, etc.) 2 points
3. Why did you choose this organization? 3 points
4. What is their mission statementLinks to an external site.? 3 points
5. Briefly describe the history of the organization. In other words, why was this organization created? 3 points
6. Describe research that they are working on and/or current projects/ programs that they have? Briefly describe 1-2 of these? 4 points
7. Include at least 1 outside reference, cited in APA format. This reference needs to be cited both in-text and at the end of the post in a reference list. 2 points
8. Post must be a minimum of 250 words. 2 points

TASK 3- PEER RESPONSE

1. Respond to at least 2 classmate’s posts. Discuss whether or not you had heard of the organization, and things that you learned about the organization through their post. 10 points.
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part three

Introduction

We have all probably been exposed to some form of social injustice or justice in our lives. For some it may have been a direct and very personal experience, for others it may have been through older family members, and for others it may have been through reading or watching current events. In this assignment, we will critically think about the role or influence that social justice has played in our lives.

Your Task

TASK 1- READ

Please read this week’s materials prior to completing this assignment

TASK 2- REFLECT

Please answer the following questions:

1. What was your understanding of social justice in the context of health prior to reading this week’s material? (5 points)
2. How has this understanding changed? (5 points)
3. How have you seen health inequities (or general inequities) within your community? (10 points)